Bosch ROTAK 320 User Manual

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Product Specification

Lawnmower

Part number
Rated power [W] 1000
Blade width [cm] 32
Height of cut [mm] 20–60
Grassbox capacity [l] 28
Weight [kg] 7.0
Protection class
Serial Number

See rating details on
machine

ROTAK 320

3 600 H85 ..

/ II

Intended Use

This machine is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
Intended Use is related to operation within 0 °C and

40 °C ambient temperature.

Operating Controls

1

Switch lever

2

Safety button

3

Handle top

4

Mains plug**

5

Cable restraint**

6

Grassbox

7

Deflector guard

8

Handle bottom

9

Serial Number

10

Wheels

11

Ventilation slots

12

Height of cut indicator

**Country specific

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are
included as standard delivery.

Introduction

This manual gives instructions on the correct as­sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important
that you read these instructions carefully.

When fully assembled the machine weighs approxi­mately 7 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re­move from packaging.

Take care when carrying the mower to the lawn, as
the blades are sharp.

Delivered Items

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging
and check that you have all the following items:

– Lawnmower with handle assembly
– 2 Handle bottoms
– 2 Bolts
– 2 Wing nuts
– 2 Screws
– 2 Grassbox halves
– 2 Cable clips
– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer.

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For Your Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.

The blades continue to rotate for a few sec­onds after the machine is switched off.

Caution – do not touch rotating blades.

Electrical Safety

Your machine is double insulated for safety and re­quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is
230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V
as applicable). Only use approved extension cables.
Contact your service agent for details.

Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.

It is recommended for increased electrical safety to
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your
RCD every time you use it.

For products not sold in GB:

WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the

B

mains plug 4 attached to the machine is fitted to the
power supply cable

The couplings of connection leads must be pro­tected against splashes and the coupling sockets on
the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rub­ber.

Fixing means for the connection leads must be used.
The power cord must be inspected for signs of dam-

age at regular intervals and may only be used if in
perfect condition.

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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

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a Bosch Service Centre.
Products sold in GB only: Your machine is fitted with

an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is
protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to
BS 1362).

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out­lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place by an authorized customer sercive agent.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

C

Stop, release switch lever and wait until
the motor stops before adjusting height.
The blades continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the machine is switched off,
a rotating blade can cause injury.

For the first cut of the season, a high cutting adjust­ment should be selected.

Your machine has three settings that result to the fol­lowing cutting heights.

I = 20 II = 40 III = 60

Assembly

A

Insert the handle bottom 8 into the holes provided

➊

and

Secure with the screws.

➋

Attach the handle top 3 with the bolts and wing

➌

nuts

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to the handle bottom 8.

Note: The handle top 3 is height adjustable. Fix han­dles in desired position I or II.

Note: Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used
to fix the cable to the handle.

Attach cable to cable restraint 5 ensuring that

B

sufficient cable slack is available. (non GB models)
Snap together both top and bottom half of the grass-

box.
Ensure the cables are not trapped when folding/un-

folding top handles.

Grassbox

D

Fitting

Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up, fit the grass­box 6.

Removing/Emptying

Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up. Remove
grassbox 6.

For non grass collection the mower can be used
without the grassbox 6 in position, with the deflector
guard 7 in the down position.

Do not drop the handles.

Remove the grassbox to aid adjustment (see Grass­box).

Lift the mower,
TIP: The front wheel has a height of cut indicator

which shows the postion of the wheels. Move this
wheel first, then repeat for each wheel

Pull/push the wheel to the front of the mower us-

➊

ing the hand positioned on the wheels.

Raise/lower the wheel.

➋

Allow wheel to locate in desired position.

➌

Make sure that all wheels are set to the same height.

Starting and Stopping

E

The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the machine is switched off.
Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating be­fore switching “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.

Starting:

Press and hold the safety button 2.

➊

Squeeze the switch lever 1 towards the

➋

handle.
Release the safety button 2.

Stopping:

Release the switch lever 1.

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